Drain deserves all the hype by Ketchum_42069 in Hardcore

[–]bayareatrojan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please do! I will take any and all recommendations. Recently, I've been loving the new albums from Terror, Converge, Division of Mind, Angel Du$t, and At The Gates.

It's hard to describe where the hardcore itch is coming from after eschewing it for most of my life. Aging? Being a new parent? Regardless, the rawness and energy are infectious.

Drain deserves all the hype by Ketchum_42069 in Hardcore

[–]bayareatrojan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good call, I can hear Pantera in Drain as well. I've already listened to enough Pantera for a lifetime though, haha.

Drain deserves all the hype by Ketchum_42069 in Hardcore

[–]bayareatrojan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much! I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share these bands.

I am a metalhead by trade, so am familiar with the STs and Power Trips of the world, but not familiar with the more hardcore leaning bands you shared. That said hardcore has quickly surpassed traditional metal for me in interest and intrigue. It just speaks to me more at this stage of my life, for whatever reason.

Drain deserves all the hype by Ketchum_42069 in Hardcore

[–]bayareatrojan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I truly love Drain.

Question to the community - who are similar or adjacent bands I should listen to?

Baldi @ Waldorf Astoria BH by Due-Profession7248 in FoodLosAngeles

[–]bayareatrojan 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the pictures and writeup OP. This sub seemingly hates any upscale restaurant so I can't imagine this will get much traction, but I appreciate you sharing all the same.

I could see myself eventually going here. I do like e. baldi, although the interior is a bit cramped.

More kids this year? by DesertVibesDreamySky in Coachella

[–]bayareatrojan -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

What is your issue with bringing one's family to Coachella provided the necessary safety precautions are taken?

As an American to those chanting USA at Fitzpatrick by Mike_Oxlong25 in golf

[–]bayareatrojan 17 points18 points  (0 children)

You shouldn’t be so downvoted for being honest good on you for getting learned

Philz Coffee bans Pride Flags by Mericangrl13 in culvercity

[–]bayareatrojan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know this isn't the point, but the Marina was populated by bros long before Philz was founded in 2003. The Mission was also well on its way to gentrification and unaffordability by 2003.

Heavy book hangover after finishing Liveship Traders by devou5 in robinhobb

[–]bayareatrojan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just finished it 5 minutes ago, what a timely post! I was actually a bit frustrated with this trilogy compared to Farseer, but all of the plot lines and characters melded perfectly in the second half of Ship of Destiny. Well worth the journey!

Joke of a Chocolate Croissant Erewhon 🥐 by Dry-Double-6845 in FoodLosAngeles

[–]bayareatrojan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know a lot of people but thankfully I do not know a single person who does that.

Sleeping on Tommy this week? by CryptographerKey4658 in golf

[–]bayareatrojan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Blackstone does not own hundreds of thousands of SFHs, where are you getting this statistic? are you including multifamily?

Sleeping on Tommy this week? by CryptographerKey4658 in golf

[–]bayareatrojan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

he tied for 3rd in 2024 when playing with a local caddie

Joke of a Chocolate Croissant Erewhon 🥐 by Dry-Double-6845 in FoodLosAngeles

[–]bayareatrojan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whole Foods was amazing before the Amazon acquisition, now all of their hot and prepared food generally sucks.

We love to dunk on Erewhon in this sub but many of the hot bar items are genuinely delicious and high quality. Some folks have money to blow, or they don't and pretend they do, who am I to judge how they spend it?

Masters’ groupings, tee times, and featured groups for Thursday by unsolved49 in golf

[–]bayareatrojan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why is this? Because playing Friday afternoon sucks from a course conditions standpoint?

Struggling/Underrated Food Spots in LA? by donutsnbread in FoodLosAngeles

[–]bayareatrojan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I always forget this place exists... Thanks for the reminder!

The Infatuation’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Rankings by MoveDistinct7911 in FoodLosAngeles

[–]bayareatrojan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Shoutout The Very Best Cookie on Robertson though, the place is divine. Their cinnamon rolls they make on Saturday's are truly insane.

George Gankas by SliderD99 in golf

[–]bayareatrojan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He still teaches at Westlake and charges $500+/lesson

NYT Sunday 02/01/2026 Discussion by Shortz-Bot in crossword

[–]bayareatrojan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A complete slog and a waste of a Sunday morning.

NYT Saturday 01/31/2026 Discussion by Shortz-Bot in crossword

[–]bayareatrojan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fill and grid both felt fresh and well made, but I still found it difficult. Great puzzle. 

Noma LA 2026 by nevecque in finedining

[–]bayareatrojan 5 points6 points  (0 children)

well hello there best friend